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Watch KING5 News with Dr. Swanson

Monday, August 25, 2014

Mill Creek pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson regularly appears on KING5's Health Link. This week, she talks about how to transition your kids from a summer to a school sleep schedule and how much sleep children need.

"Start now to set up for success in about 2-3 weeks," says Dr. Swanson, "Children who create a sleep debt have a more difficult time completing school work, and they don’t score as well on tests. They may also have trouble maintaining attention, and they could be at higher risk for having an unhealthy weight."

Everett Clinic pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson’s book Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in ‪Parenting, Child Health, and Work-Life Balance is now available from the American Academy of Pediatrics.